Educational Facilitator

nphosting; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement plan options

Additional employer sponsored benefits

Job summary

Compass Connections seeks an experienced educational facilitator to lead the instructional program for unaccompanied children. You will teach one or more subject areas, collaborate with educational services staff, and ensure culturally competent curriculum aligned with program expectations.

You will travel daily between locations, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality while upholding Compass Connections standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ESL/TESOL certification; eligible to meet governing authority requirements.
• At least three years of teaching and supervising experience, including one year in a supervisory role.
• First aid, CPR, and Emergency behavior intervention certifications.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulatory guidelines applicable to this position.
• Hire, train, supervise and provide performance feedback for program personnel in accordance with agency policies and requirements.
• Select, acquire, store, issue and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies for the educational program.
• Complete notification and reporting requirements in accordance with contract and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to evaluate the program and make improvements.
• Communicate and enforce rules for behavior and maintain order among students.
• Travel daily between locations.
• Foster Care Programs - support and recruit foster parents.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

TESOL/ESL certification

Job description

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Hourly Rate: $29.81 an hour.

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Academic Req:

Required - Bachelor's degree; certification by the relevant governing authority, Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of unaccompanied children

Certifications:

• First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention

Work experience:

Required - At least three (3) years of teaching and supervising, including a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Hire, train, supervise and provide performance feedback for program personnel in accordance with agency policies and procedures and federal and state standards and requirements.
3. Select, acquire, store, issue and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies for the educational program.
4. Complete all notification and reporting requirements in accordance with state and federal contract and regulatory standards and requirements.
5. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators to evaluate the effectiveness of the educational program and make recommendations for improvement as needed.
6. Communicate and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
7. Effectively communicate with and between facility staff, children, federal staff, legal representatives for services population and other community resources.
8. Monitor program data and report to Compass Connections administration and management and the Office of Refugee Resettlement regarding activities and recommendations for the program.
9. Participate in service expansion planning, budget preparations and long and short-term planning for the program.
10. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
11. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the assessment, identification, and documentation of the educational needs of all children in care.
2. Using learning, knowledge and experience the senior educational facilitator shall collaborate with the educational services facilitators in identifying student instructional needs and developing instructional programs consistent with programmatic expectations.
3. Implement an educational curriculum that is culturally competent, develops skills in compulsory domains and reflects current educational best practices.
4. Teach one or more subject areas at the level assigned to this position.
5. Know, support, and abide by the Compass Connections educational philosophy and culture.
6. Travel from one location to another daily.
7. Meet predetermined deadlines and reporting requirements for the position.
8. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements:

1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of current educational best practices for service population.
5. Demonstrate the ability to:
1. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
2. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
3. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
4. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
5. Maintain comput